I’m all for resolutions to improve your eating. At the same time, I believe that life is too short not to enjoy sweet treats from time to time. So if you’re on the fence about foregoing desserts for a while, enjoy one of these 15 desserts or sweet snacks and then restart your resolutions tomorrow.
Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread
Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread is about as simple as it gets. Just mix everything in the pan, bake it, and let the oven do the work. The flavor always surprises and impresses, making it a favorite for many.
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Crescent Roll Chocolate Croissants
This recipe uses refrigerated crescent roll dough, and with just two other ingredients — chocolate chips and sugar — you can easily turn this store-bought dough into delightful chocolate croissants or pain au chocolat.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Fudge
If you’re like me and believe that there’s always a good time to enjoy chocolate chip cookies, then you’re going to love this recipe for chocolate chip cookie fudge. It’s a fudgy, chocolatey sweet snack that hits all the right notes.
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Red White and Blue Trifle
Red White and Blue Trifle combines boxed cake mix, fresh fruit and whipped cream for a dessert that’s a breeze to put together but still feels fancy enough to impress your guests at any gathering — winter, spring, summer or fall.
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Crock Pot Chocolate Nut Clusters
These Crock Pot chocolate nut clusters are a fantastic treat when you crave something sweet without the fuss of baked cookies or gluten. If you’re craving something other than traditional cookies, this is a great sweet treat.
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Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies use boxed cake mix as a base, combined with cream cheese and butter for a rich texture. Topping them with Hershey chocolate kisses makes them a hit any time of the year.
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Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies blend two beloved desserts into one. You have soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies filled with the rich flavor of cheesecake, making them a favorite for dessert lovers.
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Honey Bun Recipe with Yellow Cake Mix
Honey Bun Cake is a favorite for good reason. Made with yellow cake mix, it’s surprisingly simple yet stands out with its rich flavor and moist texture, perfect for any festive occasion or weekend snacking.
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Pink Snowballs
Pink Snowball Brownies take a nostalgic twist on a childhood favorite. Using boxed mix, they transform into a homemade version of the beloved Hostess snack, bringing a fun and playful treat to your plate.
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No Bake Rainbow Snowcone Chocolate Balls
These rainbow snowcone chocolate balls make for a fun anytime dessert that resembles the snow cones from your childhood ice cream truck. You can whip these up in no time without turning on the oven.
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Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert
This pumpkin tiramisu dessert, served in mini trifle dishes, is an earthy twist on the traditional Italian treat that is typically made with espresso and cocoa powder. It’s a fun way to enjoy seasonal flavors.
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Easy Maple Oatmeal Cookies
Maple, brown sugar and oatmeal doesn’t just have to be for breakfast. Our easy maple oatmeal cookies are the perfect addition to your collection of desserts, and I think you’re going to really enjoy them.
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No Bake Chocolate Icebox Cake
This no-bake chocolate icebox cake was always my mom’s go-to until Nabisco stopped making the chocolate wafers that were a staple for this recipe. Now we’ve found an excellent replacement that’s still no bake, still chocolate-y and is still a cake that firms up in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Chocolate Brownie Cookies
These Chocolate Brownie Cookies combine the best of both worlds. If you like a crispy cookie that’s soft and fudgy in the middle, then you’re going to love this recipe.
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Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes
Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes bring bold maple flavor to your dessert table and come together easily with store-bought cake mix. You’ll spend less time baking and more time enjoying these sweet treats.
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